1958 Austin Princess vs. 1994 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1994 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercedes-Benz S (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 284 kg more than 1994 Mercedes-Benz S.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mercedes-Benz S (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin Princess | 1994 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Princess | S |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |
